Pakistan

Thatta’s veteran politician Luqman Palari announces to join PPP along with his followers.

PPP leader says PTI seems to have changed its stance after it assumed power in Khyber-Pakhtunkwa.

HRCP demands proceedings against those who threatened lawyer.

Clashes continue for the third consecutive day in Shawal.

A nine-member task force will conduct the review of existing laws.

145% deficit blamed on ‘weak financial position’.

Govt surveys some sites in areas of Sadiqabad, Khanpur and Cholistan to set up coal-based power plants.

'Dr Shakil Afridi’s fake campaign has created doubts about vaccination drives among people,' says Tasnim Aslam.

Hawks prevail with idea that instead of appearing to be on defensive, govt should opt for aggressive posturing.

Railway minister suggests setting up a parliamentary fact finding committee.

Prosecution cannot decide what material is sensitive, maintains bench.

Police vehicle suspected to be target of attack.

Chastises poll body for failing to implement judgment on reforms.

Funfair for people with disabilities highlights existing issues and proposes greater integration in society.

Around 500 daily wage staff of different model colleges continue their protest for fourth consecutive day at D-Chowk.

Report documents more than 5,200 young people’s stories.

During preliminary investigation Nigerian national confesses to presence of 50 heroin-filled capsules in his stomach.

Project offers participants to have in-depth glimpse into working of legislative discourse and procedures.

This was announced at a volunteers award ceremony held in connection with the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

Iqbal Hussain’s recovery will be marked by an exhibition of his paintings.

Mark Fitzpatrick’s book “Overcoming Pakistan’s Nuclear Dangers” launched.

Twenty-five portraits will be displayed until May 15.

CDA decides to take action against leaseholders for non-renewal.

Deceased was an employee of K-P govt.

Activists say state has failed to protect those who defend people accused of blasphemy.

Responding to WHO restrictions on travellers, counter established at Children’s Hospital.

Nisar confident Imran’s supporters will remain peaceful, but wary of ‘other groups’.

Help of international organisations for supply not yet sought, says official.

More than 8,000 children are born with thalassaemia every year.

Gen Raheel Sharif meets Prime Minister Nawaz following the killing of nine FC men in a roadside explosion.

Elephants are the only ‘big’ animals at Safari Park.

Out of 89 economies, Pakistan ranked 29 on World Misery Index 2013.

K-Electric has been operating as the only integrated power company.

The MFS ecosystem will play an increasing role as a dominant delivery channel for banking services.

The rupee ended stronger at 98/98.2 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.22/98.27.

Bollywood film, which recently premiered in Pakistan, stars Pakistani actor Manzar Sehbai.

The meeting called for empowering the office of Ombudsman in the TV channels more.

Nawaz expressed his grief over the loss of lives and said that the sacrifices by soldiers will not go in vain.

Safdar Qureshi, brother of the K-P deputy speaker, was arrested following directions from the CM

'Ghaznavi' is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to a distance of 290 kilometres.

Veena was addressing a press conference and was accompanied by husband Asad Basheer Khan Khattak.

We've decided to allow this protest because PTI and Imran Khan have been extremely persistent, says Nisar.

Minister casts doubt over seats PTI won; party offered to join fact-finding committee instead of holding protests

42% of surveyed youth say poverty is main motivation for violence.

Malala says the group behind the mass abduction does not understand Islam and has not studied the Holy Quran.

Lawyers in Karachi to boycott courts on Friday.

Saad Rafique criticises PTI for not having faith in Parliament and holding protests instead.

He was released on a bail of Rs1 million.

Former comptroller of Chicago refuses to go back to US and also turns down services offered by US mission in Pakistan.

An anti-corruption court dismisses the bail applications of three suspects in the EOBI land scam case.